Anderson Preparatory Academy

4-PEAT CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to the APA Mushball Team! They are fourth time champions of the Lovell Wilkerson Big Ball Co-Ed Tournament as part of ACRI's Anderson Friends and Family Reunion celebrating Juneteenth.

Thank you to ACRI for hosting this wonderful event!

Congratulations to Hayden Hornocker, APA Valedictorian of the Class of 2022! Hayden graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hanover College on May 23 with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and recently received the Most Outstanding Future Educator award and the Hilda M. Cordrey Award for having the highest GPA in his major.

He will begin his teaching career in a 1st/2nd grade classroom at George Washington Carver Montessori school #87 in Indianapolis.

Way to go, Hayden! We're so proud of you!

June is Internet Safety Month!

Please check out the IDOE’s resources on protecting your kids from dangers on the internet. https://inlearninglab.com/collections/internet-safety

📝June is Internet Safety Month! That means helping students build digital literacy skills, protecting them from the dangers of social media, and keeping our devices and data secure from cyber threats. Check out some free resources in today’s weekly update: https://bit.ly/4uMZmIk

Interested in learning essential safety skills, childcare techniques, CPR/first aid, and business skills? Tech Community College Anderson is hosting a SafeSitter class this summer, open to anyone ages 9-14. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Future caregivers start here 💚🧸

Ivy Tech’s Early Childhood Education program is offering a FREE Safe Sitter® training for students ages 9–14! Participants will gain essential caregiving skills, hands-on experience, and Safe Sitter Certification while learning what it takes to care for young children safely and confidently.

✨ Lunch, snacks, and supplies included
✨ Limited spots available
✨ Two session locations available

📍 Alexandria – Udder Angels Learning Center
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026

📍 Muncie – Ross Community Center
🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026

RSVP today and help inspire tomorrow’s caregivers! 💫

We’re excited to share our extend services from cradle to cap and gown next year with the APA’s Launch Pad!

Launch Pad uses a Reggio-Emilia approach to early learning that encourages curiosity and play while also integrating core concepts in learning. Not only do we take pride in creating an environment that supports the children but also the families as they are the children’s first teachers. We are excited to share this program so all children can follow the same school schedule together with in the same school system.

We are now enrolling children from 6 weeks old to five years old. If this fits your family’s needs, please view our website and fill out the interest form linked here: Goapa.org/page/apa-launch-pad

Tuition is $150 per child, per week and soon accepting CCDF.

We’re so excited about our new flight plan!

Operation Love Ministries’ Back to School Readiness Program is now accepting registrations!

2026 OLM Back to School Readiness Registration Operation Love partners with other organizations, churches, and individuals from the area to help provide free school supplies that Madison County students need to get the school year started. We do our best to match the supplies each child needs for their specific grade and school. (Madison County....

Free summer meals with our friends at Anderson YMCA of Madison County with multiple pick-up locations.

2026 APA Graduation

Today's the day! Class of 2026, you're here!

We celebrate 51 seniors walking across the stage and turning their tassels today at 3:30pm. Join us at AU's Reardon Auditorium or live streaming on Facebook Live for our 2026 Graduation. Doors open at 2:30pm and there are no guest limits or tickets. See you there!